Astronomy Photos


22. NGC 4565, a galaxy seen edgewise.  You can see dark debris in the outer spiral arm obscuring the glow from bulge at the galaxy's center.

 

Optics: 9.25 inch Schmidt Cassegrain, 2350mm focal length, f/10
Mount: CGEM DX
Camera: Canon XTi, not modified
Filters: None
Exposure: 20 x 240 seconds, iso 1600